USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Conducts Air Assault Exercise [Image 60 of 273]

SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

03.16.2017

Photo by Seaman Recruit Jesse Marquez Magallanes 

U.S. Navy           

170316-N-XT039-154 EAST CHINA SEA (March 16, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embark a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during an air assault exercise in support of amphibious integration training (AIT). AIT is designed to integrate all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and 31st MEU to test their ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR ESG, with embarked 31st MEU, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.16.2017
• Date Posted: 03.18.2017 00:18
• Photo ID: 3238933
• VIRIN: 170316-N-XT039-154
• Resolution: 3000x2003
• Size: 789.74 KB
• Location: SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP